Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Air Filter on a Volkswagen Golf 5

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Air filter

See other generations:
Video tutorial

To replace the air filter on this vehicle yourself, follow the instructions below and refer to the video. First, lift the bonnet and remove the engine cover by pulling it towards you. The air filter housing is located directly beneath the engine cover, and to access the filter, unscrew the screws all around.

Once the cover is removed, extract the filter and replace it with the new one, ensuring that the replacement is compatible with your vehicle type. Finally, refit the cover by securing all the screws and reposition the engine cover in its place.


Updated on 7 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI) If you want to replace the cabin air filter in your Volkswagen Golf Mk6 yourself, follow the procedure described in this guide. First, purchase a new…
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII) To replace the air filter on the Volkswagen Golf 7, open the bonnet to locate the box containing the filter, which is situated at the front right of …
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII) This short video tutorial shows how to replace the air filter on a seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf, produced from 2012 to 2019. First, disconnect …

How to Replace the Glow Plugs in the Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multijet?

Glow plugs, as the name suggests, raise the temperature of the engine in diesel vehicles to allow for easier starting. The manufacturer, in this case, Fiat for the Ducato 2.3 Multijet, specifies how often they should be replaced, and a warning light will illuminate when it's time. This work is carried out under the bonnet. First, remove the upper engine cover, then lift the coil and, using a socket wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the glow plug to remove it from the base, followed by installing the new one.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos